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A 45-year-old female asked:

How come when i take a nap in middle of day i wake up with very bad headache. i am usually very tired before i take a nap. ?

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Dr. Michelle Zetoonyanswered

Sleep Medicine 18 years experience

Warnings: Two common causes that are dangerous and common - low oxygen and high blood pressure These occur regularly with sleep when people have obstructive sleep apnea. See a doctor to diagnose. Some snore but many don't, particularly women.

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Hi, I am having issues with fighting tiredness. I am a college student, usually I go for caffeine or I just sleep and nap alot. But due to headaches flaring up, I have cut back. What is a good way to stay alert while studying? Not anemic

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Past few weeks have felt very tired. Getting plenty of good sleep but now I am getting light headaches. Deep sleep nights but still feel need to nap.

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Only getting 4-6hrs of broken sleep cause 8 month old. I try napping doesn't happen often. I'm tired & have a constant headache. I'm a stay @ home mom?

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My 5 year old daughter fell backwards off the bed head first last night. She fell asleep at about 10pm and religiously wakes up at 7am always. This morning she woke up after 8am and out of it. She said she was tired now and that her head hurts.

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